Area P.E.O. group honors club’s founders in Surprise
The Sun City West–Surprise Reciprocity Council of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) hosted its annual Founders Day luncheon Jan. 17 at The Colonnade in Surprise with more than 160 guests. Each year, thousands of P.E.O. members nationwide honor the seven women who founded the P.E.O. sisterhood in 1869 in...
Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina: Fresh food for family traditions
Looking for a place centered around family tradition and top-of-the-line food? Look no further than Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina. Guest Thomas Doely has been going for years. Living just around the corner, he noted it has become his happy place because of the fresh and tasty food. Carissa...
Buckle Up for ADOT’s Loop 303 Project with New I-17 Ramps
Drivers who frequent I-17 and Loop 303 in North Phoenix are buckling up for big construction improvements as the Arizona Department of Transportation is just getting started on a two-and-a-half year widening project with direct connections between the two freeways. The ramp from northbound I-17 to westbound Loop 303...
Willo Home Tour returns to showcase historic Phoenix homes
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Historic Willo Neighborhood in downtown Phoenix is inviting guests to travel back in time. This year, the 37th Annual Historic Willo Home Tour will give guests the opportunity to visit a historic firehouse museum and the interiors of over 12 unique homes that represent a variety of...
13 Arizona Diners That Feel Like a Step Back Into a Norman Rockwell Era
Ready to time travel without leaving your seat? These Arizona diners channel the clink of coffee cups, the sizzle of bacon, and the easy warmth of a neighborly hello. You will find chrome, checkerboard floors, and slices of pie that taste like Saturdays used to feel. Let this list guide your next comfort food...
PGA Tour issues statement after play suspended at WM Phoenix Open
The first round of the Phoenix Open was suspended after it got dark quickly in Phoenix where Brooks Koepka was making his second start on the PGA Tour since returning from LIV Golf
The Show for Feb. 5, 2026: ICE warehouse protest in Surprise, an autism care...
News broke last week that the Department of Homeland Security had purchased a massive warehouse in Surprise. We’ll hear what happened when the Surprise City Council held a public hearing about it. Plus, a popular form of therapy for people with autism is plagued by soaring costs and a lack of regulation.
Angry Chickz Brings the Heat to Goodyear with New Arizona Location
February 05, 2026 // Franchising.com // GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Angry Chickz is officially landing in Goodyear with the opening of its newest restaurant. The debut marks the brand’s first location in Goodyear. From its signature spice levels to its fast-growing fanbase, Angry Chickz has built a reputation as...
Caldwell County BBQ expands with new Peoria location
Caldwell County BBQ officially opened its newest location in Peoria, bringing its signature Texas-style smoked meats to the West Valley.
December 2025 was warmest ever in Phoenix. Here’s what that means for winter gardening
Typically, this time of year, gardeners are looking out for frost and freezing temperatures — even in metro Phoenix. But this year is different. This is shaping up to be one of the hottest winters ever in Phoenix. December was the warmest ever recorded — and 2026 is off...

















